Summer 2025
Vinicius Jr. might not have shown his top form throughout Real Madrid's last few fixtures, but the Brazilian superstar is surely looking to quiet all doubt in the 2025 UEFA Champions League Quarter Finals. Recently, a special pair of the Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite football boots surfaced, hinting at what the forward could wear in the matchups against Arsenal.
The impending pair is officially clad in a "Black/Green Spark/Soar/Dynamic Yellow" color scheme. A mismatched presentation appears from mid-foot to heel across right and left shoes, with the colorful makeover evoking images of Brazil's flag. Vinicius Jr.'s latest Nike Mercurial project marks the first time the Swoosh will release his special edition boots to the public.
All the bells-and-whistles that've made the Vapor 16 Elite one of the beautiful game's most cutting edge boots of the current campaign reprise their rolls. What's particularly of note on the impending drop is the text found across the heel and on the footbed. Both Vini Fly and Vini Voa replace some of the model's eye-catching updates with a heartwarming reminder to do 24-year-old athlete. The victim of constant race-related criticism, Vinicius Jr. has proven his worth regardless of whether or not others agree.
His clever logo on the sock-like collar rounds out the package, which arrives with a commemorative nylon shoe bag.
Enjoy official photos of the "Vini Fly" Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite for Vinicius Jr. below. Firm release details haven't been confirmed by the brand as of yet, but pairs should hit Nike.com throughout summer.
For more football boots from the Swoosh, check out the original Hypervenom, which is set to return in June.
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